Understand and Calculate the mean of a data set.

In 1997 when the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission, or TRMM, was launched, its mission was scheduled to last just a few years. Now, 17 years later, the TRMM mission has come to an end. NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

The Olympic Mountain Experiment, or OLYMPEX, is a NASA-led field campaign, which will take place on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State from November 2015 through February 2016. The goal of the campaign is to collect detailed...

View "Water for Tea: Part I" at:One of the critical components of the Earth's hydrological cycle is precipitation. Rainfall is essential for providing the fresh water that sustains life.



Water cycling and the future...

Calculate the unit rate involving a complex fraction.

Researchers need accurate and timely rainfall information to better understand and model where and when severe floods, frequent landslides and devastating droughts may occur. GPM's global rainfall data will help to better prepare and...

This video highlights the story of a floating farmer in Bangladesh who has adapted to the challenges of climate change by growing food on water. The floating farms not only provide food security but also contribute to agricultural...

If climate change impacts the water cycle, then how can that in turn impact natural land cover, such as forests and grasslands?

China is embarking on its largest weather-modification project yet, as it attempts to bring more rain to the Tibetan mountains. Climate models predict that the Tibetan plateau, which holds Asia's biggest freshwater reserve, could see...

This video discusses the positive impact of man-made interventions on the Brahmaputra River, particularly the construction of dams by India and China. The video also highlights the consequences of these changes, such as floods, erosion,...

The video highlights the impact of climate change on the rice industry in New South Wales, Australia. Seven years of drought have resulted in a drastic decrease in rice production, leading to soaring prices and concerns about food security.

Overview of the impact on Earth of an increase in global average temperature.

The Ocean is essential to life on Earth. Most of Earth's water is stored in the ocean. Although 40 percent of Earth's population lives within, or near coastal regions- the ocean impacts people everywhere. Without the ocean, our planet...

To make long distance space travel possible, we need to figure out how to hibernate. But we're primates, and primates just can't do that! Or can we...?

A drought happens when there is significantly less rainfall than usual in an area. Discover why droughts happen and what can be done to mitigate the impact of a drought.

Learn the basics about the Haber Process and its environmental implications.

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This video explores the unique island of Socotra, located between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa. Known for its alien-looking landscape and high biodiversity, Socotra is home to many endemic...

This video discusses the importance of the Sunderbans mangrove forests in Bangladesh, which act as a barrier between freshwater sources and the sea. However, deforestation for timber and rising sea levels are threatening the survival of...

This video explains the causes of floods and their devastating consequences on a nation's economy, environment, and people. It also discusses the factors that contribute to floods and how they can be prevented through water conservation...

Hurricanes are huge storms that can cause major damage and destruction. Scientists predict that hurricanes will gain in strength due to climate change. Since nothing can be done to stop hurricanes, scientists are working on methods to...

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

This video highlights the challenges faced by developing economies, particularly Bangladesh, in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It showcases the environmental pollution caused by reliance on fossil fuels and the...

These days it seems everything is going green. Now you can add green roofs to that list. A green roof is covered with a waterproof membrane, a growing medium (such as dirt) and vegetation. Environmentalists have long touted the benefits...